LAB 12-01-1986
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LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
The Library Advisory Board met in regular session on Monday, December 1, 1986
at 7:30 p.m.
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Members in attendance:
Fred Ross - Chairman
Ruth Tienor - Vice-Chairman
Mary McAllister - Secretary
Margaret Riley
Earl Hartzog
Tony Paulson
Gene Weaver
Connie Brison
Ex-Officio - Gail Douglas, Librarian
Adolph Aguilar, City Council
Representative
Visitors present:
Mayor Earl Sawyer
Members of the Schertz Humane Society
The minutes of the November meeting were presented. Ruth moved to accept
the minutes and Gene seconded.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
Stats:
Resident cards issued
Non-resident cards
User's Fees
Reciprocal cards
- 64
- 34
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Copier Fees - $ 56.80
Fines, ETC. - $156.00
Circulation - 3061
Reported by Gail:
The Collection stands at: Adult, 8842; Young Adult, 1321; and Juvenile, 3494.
Money in the amount of $112.41 has been stolen from the library. A burglary
report was filed with the police. A dead bolt lock has been placed on the
back door. The other locks have been changed and the keys are now under
tighter control. Also the money is now turned in every night to City Hall.
Nearly al~ but 50 books have been accounted for since the inventory in Nov-
ember.
Bob Sheppard called and will send the other 2 section bookshelves.
A decision has not been made in regards to the purchase of a computer.
Gail will contipue to seek more information.
l{r. Gilmore is reviewing a telephone contract.
Gail and Margaret will attend a Texas Library Ass'n meeting in Boerne on
. Dec ember 2.
The Tri-County Consortium will meet here on Dec. 3rd,
On December 6 at 2 there will be a library decorating party.
Santa will be at the library on December 10 at 10 o'clock.
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FINANCE
The Ewing Halsell Grant which was applied for in August has been denied.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
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Connie reported on information received concerning decals,. which might be used
to indicate support of the library. A price of 85~ per decal with a minimum
order of~250 or 50~ with a minimum order of 500 was received. The decal size
would be approximately 3\i1ll x 5~". No action was taken.:; ',,~~,1 ,',:;;,~.
The scrapbook has been updated. Many positive comments on the~scrapbook were
received at a Bexar County Library Meeting at which Gail was a speaker.
BUILDING
An update of financial status is needed in order to persue the bricking project.
The timer on sprinkler system is not cycling correctly.
POLICY
The censorship policy will be updated.
NOMINATING,- COMMITTEE
A proposed slate of officers for the year 1987 was presented. It read as follows:
.~ Chairman - Fred Ross
Vice-Chairman - Earl Hartzog
Secretary - Connie Brison
Treasurer - Julie Parr
Mary moved to accept the slate presented and Ruth seconded. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Fred suggested that we persue the installment of an infra-red security system
with the city.
Margaret reported on the Literacy Council. Some monies have been received
and most has been for salaries at this time. The next p~yfuent will be used
for student materials. Also 20 volunteers will be trained as tutors. This
training will take place the last of January.
NEW & MISC. BUSINESS
Discussion with the Schertz Humane Society members was held concerning the upcoming
dance/auction. The date for the dance is February 14. The Humane Society ,,;ill
get the items for the auction and conduct the auction that evening. The Library
will be responsibYe for the dance and food items. The two groups will meet again
to discuss further plans.
Fred appointed Connie chairman of the Dance Committee. Fred will contact~a3
ba.nd.
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The annual Book Sale has been scheduled for March 27-29.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
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Mayor Earl Sawyer urged that everyone vote on upcoming bond issue on January
10, 1 987.
Tony moved for adjournment. Margaret seconded.
November 3, 1986
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR OCTOBERi1986
Cash Account
Previous Balance
Income
Fine Money - Copier Fees
Cibolo Valley Republican Women
Restitution for book drop
Guad. Cnty Fed. Revenue Sharing
Users Fee
Memorial Donations
Change from cashing CD
Disbursements
H.W. Wilson - subscription to
Children's Catalog
Tamarrac ~ Roledex
Revenue Sharing to CD
$ 4533.94
$ 208.05
100.00
75.00
750.82
10.00
40.00
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$1184.05 $+ 1184.05
$ 72.00
132.00
750.82
$ 954.82
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